The Complete Cities of Ancient Egypt - Rilegato

Snape, Steven

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ISBN 10: 0500051798 ISBN 13: 9780500051795

Casa editrice: Thames & Hudson, 2014

Riassunto

Ancient Egyptian cities and towns have until recently been one of the least-studied and least-published aspects of this great ancient civilization. Now, new research and excavation are transforming our knowledge. This is the first book to bring these latest discoveries to a wide audience and to provide a comprehensive overview of what we know about ancient settlement during the dynastic period.The cities range in date from early urban centers to large metropolises. From houses to palaces to temples, the different parts of Egyptian cities and towns are examined in detail, giving a clear picture of the urban world. The inhabitants, from servants to Pharaoh, are vividly brought to life, placed in the context of the civil administration that organized every detail of their lives.Famous cities with extraordinary buildings and fascinating histories are also examined here through detailed individual treatments, including: Memphis, home of the pyramid–building kings of the Old Kingdom; Thebes, containing the greatest concentration of monumental buildings from the ancient world; and Amarna, intimately associated with the pharaoh Akhenaten. An analysis of information from modern excavations and ancient texts recreates vibrant ancient communities, providing range and depth beyond any other publication on the subject.

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Thames & Hudson are renowned for their excellent series of Egyptology titles for a wide general readership. This latest well-illustrated volume by Steven Snape is a welcome addition ... a comprehensive appraisal of cities and city life in dynastic Egypt. --Ancient Egypt

A feast of facts for any Egyptophile. Any serious traveller venturing along the Nile Valley today should take this book with them, while those who prefer armchair travelling will gain much pleasure from learning about these ancient cities without having to stir from home. --Minerva

'The Complete Cities' is the first concise summary presenting Egyptian settlement archaeology to a wider audience. --Egyptian Archaeology

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• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0500051798
• ISBN 13: 9780500051795
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 240